Original antique John C. Davis “New Orleans Club” cigar box label dating to 1898.
This beautifully detailed piece features intricate gold embossed typography, patriotic bunting, and a striking American eagle motif. The lower edge is marked:
“Design Copyrighted 1898 Schmidt & Co., New York.”
The reverse side displays a blind-embossed impression of the front artwork and lettering.
Features include:
* Original 1898 design by Schmidt & Co., New York
* Gold embossed and multicolor lithographed printing
* Patriotic American eagle and banner artwork
* Ornate decorative border and medallion details
* Approximate size: 4.5” x 4”
* Writing present in the upper left corner
* Authentic antique tobacciana collectible
A wonderful display piece for collectors of cigar labels, advertising ephemera, Victorian lithography, and late 19th-century Americana.